What we believe
The Bible
We believe that the Bible is God’s Holy Word, verbally and fully inspired and that it is the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
Supporting Scripture: II Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Exodus 24:4
II Peter 3:2
The Triune God
Our God is revealed in Scriptures as the eternal Godhead, the Trinity, who has shown Himself as one God, existing in three persons – The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. The Godhead is distinguishable but indivisible in essence; co-eternal, co-existent, co-equal in nature, attributes, power and glory. God is one undivided and invisible essence, yet with three eternal distinctions: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 48:16; Matthew 28:19; Ephesians 4:4-6
The Deity of Jesus Christ
In Jesus Christ, the divine, eternal and only begotten Son of God. We believe that in His earthly life He was conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin and lived a sinless life.
In His vicarious and atoning death for the sins of the world. We believe in His bodily resurrection from the dead, His ascension to the right hand of the Father to make intercession for the saints, and in His personal, visible return to the world in power and glory.
Supporting Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19; Philippians 2:5-8; I Timothy 2:5-6; John 1:1-3, 14-18
The Holy Spirit and His Baptism
In the Holy Spirit, in His personality and deity, that He was sent forth from the Father. We believe that He is come to indwell, sanctify, instruct and comfort the saints.
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 3:11; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; Acts 2
The Redemption of Man
Man is a created being and was made in the likeness and image of God (both male and female). But, through Adam’s transgression and fall, sin came into the world and passed upon all men. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was manifested to undo the work of the devil and gave His life and shed His blood to redeem and restore man back to God.
Supporting Scripture: Romans 5:12-21; Romans 10:9-10; John 3:16-17; I John 3:8
The Ordinances of the Church
The Lord Jesus Christ, Head of the Church, established two ordinances for the Church to follow: Water Baptism and Communion. Baptism in water, by full immersion, is a direct commandment of our Lord. Only believers can come to the Table of the Lord, which consists of the bread and the cup. The bread speaks of His body, which was broken for us. The cup speaks of His blood that was shed for us.
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 28:19; I Peter 3:21; Luke 22:7-20; I Corinthians 11:17-30
Further Works of Redemption
The death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ not only secured the eternal redemption from sin, but also redemption from sickness and disease and redemption from poverty and lack. Divine Healing has been provided for by the Atonement. True prosperity not only has to do with financial provision but a prospering of the soul as well. It is wrought by the power of God through the principle of tithes and offerings, sowing and reaping and numerous stewardship truths found throughout the Word.
Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5; I Peter 2:24; I John 2; II Corinthians 8:9
End of Days
Jesus promised to return for His church. Scriptures tell us that when Jesus returns the dead in Christ shall rise first; then we, which are alive and remain, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air.
Supporting Scripture: I Thessalonians 4:16-17; I Corinthians 15:51, 52; Revelation 20; Revelation 21